F1 legend Mark Webber 'lucky to be alive' after horror smash

Veteran Formula One driver Mark Webber was seen slamming in the wall in his No 20 Porsche 9191 Hybrid.

15:30 01 December 2014

F1 legend Mark Webber was ‘lucky’ to escape serous injury following a horror crash during the season-ending FIA World Endurance Championship race in San Paulo, Brazil. He was seen slamming in the wall in his No 20 Porsche 9191 Hybrid after he collided with the 90 AF Corse Ferrari of Matteo Cressoni.

A statement on the official FIA website read: "The race ended under the safety car after a serious accident between the #20 Porsche of Mark Webber and the #90 AF Corse Ferrari of Matteo Cressoni.

"Both drivers were taken to the circuit's medical centre and, after initial examination, to the local Hospital Bandeirantes for further checks, their condition has been reported as satisfactory."

Meanwhile, the Porsche Motorsport Twitter account confirmed that Webber was safe. It reads: “Heavy crash for @AussieGrit in #porsche919hybrid no 20. Driver is ok. @PorscheNewsroom @FIAWEC.”

Reports confirmed that Webber suffered soreness to his ribs and back in the shunt.

Meanwhile, Romain Dumas, Neel Jani, and Marc Lieb has finished ahead of Anthony Davidson and Sebastian in the No 8 Toyota and the No 1 Audi of Lucas Di Grassi, Loic Duval, and Tom Kristensen.